AEL Category: 09. Medical
AEL Title: Defibrillator, Automated External
AEL Number: 09ME-03-DEAE
SAVER Project: Automated External Defibrillators
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable defibrillation devices that are used to diagnose cardia arrhythmia and determine whether a shock should be administered to restore a normal heart rhythm. Responders can easily transport AEDs to a victim's location, increasing the likelihood of a victims survival.
Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional documents: Focus Group Report, Product Vendor Matrix, and Assessment Report on Automated External Defibrillators.
Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.
| Attachment | Ext. | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated External Defibrillators Highlight (September 2007) | 305.51 KB | ||
| Automated External Defibrillators Summary (April 2009) | 2.29 MB | ||
| Automated External Defibrillators TechNote (July 2007) | 376.59 KB |